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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2007 11-06 CC CDC MINBook 89 / Page 250 11-06-2007 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION OF NATIONAL CITY, CALIFORNIA November 6, 2007 The Regular Meeting of the City Council and Community Development Commission of National City was called to order at 6:01 p.m. by Mayor / Chairman Ron Morrison. ROLL CALL Council / Commission members present: Morrison, Natividad, Parra, Ungab, Zarate. Administrative Officials present: Baker, Dalla, Deese, Eiser, Garcia, Juniel, Ladrido, Post, Raulston, Rodriguez, Smith, Stevenson, Zapata. Others present: Student Representatives Tanya Concha and Marcos Delgadillo. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG BY MAYOR RON MORRISON PUBLIC ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Michael Bums, National City, spoke about problems he experienced at Kimball Towers with tree trimming and the property manager. Ted Godshalk, National City, offered additional documentation for the Old Town Specific Plan regarding wetlands buffer zones. Mr. Godshalk requested ex parte disclosure by the City Council for the Downtown Specific Plan. Matias Garcia, National City, spoke about the fire danger from heavy fuel growth behind houses in his neighborhood and about Sweetwater Water Authority's procedure for flushing water pipes. PRESENTATIONS Representatives from the National City Adult Tennis League presented the Mayor with their United States Tennis Association Championship Sectional Plate and Banner. The Mayor and Council presented the team members with Certificates of Recognition for the achievement. Vice Mayor Parra acknowledged the contributions and assistance of community groups and individuals during the countywide fire emergency, including John and Cecilia Kirk, Christmas in July, the VFW and the Lions Club. CITY COUNCIL CONSENT CALENDAR Book 89 / Page 251 11-06-2007 ADOPTION OF CONSENT CALENDAR. Item No. 1 (Board & Commissions), Item No. 2 (Minutes), Item No. 3 (NCMC), Items 4 through 6 (Resolutions Nos. 2007-246 through 2007-248), Items 7 through 10 (Warrant Registers), Item No. 11 (Temporary Use Permit), Item No. 12 (Congress of Cities). Motion by Natividad, seconded by Ungab, to approve the Consent Calendar. Carried by unanimous vote. BOARDS & COMMISSIONS ADMIN (101-1-1) COMMUNITY & POLICE RELATIONS COMMISSION (101-34-1) 1. Boards & Commissions: Community and Police Relations Commission (CPRC) — Appointment. (City Clerk) ACTION: Approved. See above. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 2. SUBJECT: Approval of the Minutes of the Regular City Council/Community Development Commission of August 21, 2007, the Special Meeting of August 21, 2007, the Regular Meeting of September 4, 2007 and the Regular Meeting of October 16, 2007. (City Clerk) ACTION: Approved. See above. MUNICIPAL CODE 2007 (506-2-22) 3. SUBJECT: APPROVAL OF A MOTION TO WAIVE READING OF THE TEXT OF THE ORDINANCES CONSIDERED AT THIS MEETING AND PROVIDES THAT SUCH ORDINANCES SHALL BE INTRODUCED AND/OR ADOPTED AFTER A READING OF THE TITLE ONLY. (City Clerk) ACTION: Approved. See above. STATE WATER RESOURCES CONTROL ADMIN (906-1-11) 4. Resolution No. 2007-246. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY APPROVING THE SANITARY SEWER MANAGEMENT PLAN (SSMP) DEVELOPMENT PLAN & SCHEDULE AS REQUIRED BY STATE WATER RESOURCES CONTROL BOARD ORDER NO. 2006-003 AND DEVELOPED BY INFRASTRUCTURE ENGINEERING CORPORATION FOR THE CITY AS PER CITY COUNCIL RESOLUTION NO. 2007-159. (Public Works) ACTION: Adopted. See above. Book 89 / Page 252 11-06-2007 CONSENT CALENDAR (cont.) CONTRACT (C2002-3) 5. Resolution No. 2007-247. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY APPROVING A CONTRACT AMENDMENT TO HONEYWELL COMPANY FOR HEATING VENTILATING AND AIR CONDITIONING SERVICES FOR THE NEW NATIONAL CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY AND FIRE STATION #34. AN INCREASE TO THE PRESENT CONTRACT IN THE AMOUNT OF $32,420 WILL RESULT IN A FINAL CONTRACT AMOUNT OF $111,962 FOR THE REMINDER OF THIS FISCAL YEAR. Funding is available in the FY 07-08 budget adopted by Council on October 2, 2007. (Public Works) ACTION: Adopted. See above. CONTRACT (C2007-49) 6. Resolution No. 2007-248. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A MILLS ACT HISTORIC PRESERVATION CONTRACT FOR 2824 L AVENUE. (Applicant: Sherri Steliga) (Case File 2007-44 M) (Planning) ACTION: Adopted. See above. WARRANT REGISTER JULY 2007 — JUNE 2008 (202-1-22) 7. Warrant Register #13 for the period of 09/19/07 through 9/25/07 in the amount of $1,331,082.90. (Finance) ACTION: Ratified. See above. WARRANT REGISTER JULY 2007 — JUNE 2008 (202-1-22) 8. Warrant Register #14 for the period of 9/26/07 through 10/02/07 in the amount of $143,057.35. (Finance) ACTION: Ratified. See above. WARRANT REGISTER JULY 2007 — JUNE 2008 (202-1-22) 9. Warrant Register #15 for the period of 10/03/07 through 10/09/07 in the amount of $1,214,568.01. (Finance) ACTION: Ratified. See above. WARRANT REGISTER JULY 2007 — JUNE 2008 (202-1-22) 10. Warrant Register #16 for the period of 10/10/07 through 10/16/07 in the amount of $449,164.27. (Finance) ACTION: Ratified. See above. Book 89 / Page 253 11-06-2007 CONSENT CALENDAR (cont.) TEMPORARY USE PERMITS 2007 (203-1-23) 11. SUBJECT: Temporary Use Permit — 15"' Annual Fiesta Filipiniana- Mexicana Karaoke Competition hosted by the Seafood City Supermarket on November 17, 2007 from 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. at 1420 Plaza Boulevard with no waiver of fees. (Building & Safety) ACTION: Approved. See above. LEAGUE OF CA CITIES ADMIN (104-2-1) 12. SUBJECT: Official Designation of Voting Delegate for National League of Cities "Congress of Cities" Annual Conference and Business Meeting. (City Manager) ACTION: Approved. See above. PUBLIC HEARING SPECIFIC PLAN ADMIN (417-1-1) 13. Continued Public Hearing and Proposed Finding of No Significant Environmental Effect for an Amendment to an existing Specific Plan (SP- 2-90) on a 1.65-acre site on the north side of Plaza Boulevard, just east of 1-805 to accommodate a proposed 10,300 square foot retail development on two vacant parcels within the Specific Plan area. (Applicant: Schuss Clark, an Architectural Corp.) (Case File No. 2007-1 SP, IS) (Planning) RECOMMENDATION: Staff concurs with the decision of the Planning Commission to recommend approval of the Specific Plan Amendment and the Finding of No Significant Environmental Effect. TESTIMONY: Ron Bamberger, the applicant, spoke in favor. ACTION: Motion by Zarate, seconded by Natividad, to close the Public Hearing. Carried by unanimous vote. Motion by Parra, seconded by Ungab, to approve staffs recommendation. Carried by unanimous vote. Council Member Parra disclosed that his personal residence is within 300 feet of the property addressed in Agenda Items No. 14 and 15 and for that reason he would be abstaining on both items. Council Member Parra left the Council Chamber at 6:50 p.m. Book 89 / Page 254 11-06-2007 ORDINANCE FOR INTRODUCTION MUNICIPAL CODE 2007 (506-2-22) 14. ORDINANCE REZONING CERTAIN PARCEL OF REAL PROPERTY PURSUANT TO THE LAND USE CODE FROM SINGLE-FAMILY LARGE LOT (RS-1) TO PRIVATE INSTITUTIONAL -PLANNED DEVELOPMENT (IP-PD) AND A PROPOSED SPECIFIC PLAN FOR A NON-PROFIT PHILANTHROPIC ORGANIZATION ON A 6.85-ACRE SITE AT 2505 AND 2525 N AVENUE AND APPROVING A NEGATIVE DECLARATION AND AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF A NOTICE OF DETERMINATION. (Applicant: International Community Foundation) (Case File No. 2007-16 SP, IS, GP, ZC. (Planning) NON CONSENT RESOLUTION ZONING 2007 (506-1-22) SPECIFIC PLAN ADMIN (417-1-1) 15. Resolution No. 2007-249. RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL ADOPTING AN AMENDMENT TO THE COMBINED GENERAL PLAN/ZONING MAP FROM SINGLE-FAMILY LARGE LOT (RS-1) TO PRIVATE INSTITUTIONAL -PLANNED DEVELOPMENT (IP-PD) AND A PROPOSED SPECIFIC PLAN FOR A NON-PROFIT PHILANTHROPIC ORGANIZATION ON A 6.85-ACRE SITE AT 2505 AND 2525 N AVENUE AND APPROVING A NEGATIVE DECLARATION AND AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF A NOTICE OF DETERMINATION. (Applicant: International Community Foundation) (Case File No. 2007-16 SP, IS, GP, ZC) (Planning) RECOMMENDATION: Adopt the Resolution. TESTIMONY: None. ACTION: Motion by Zarate, seconded by Natividad, to approve staffs recommendation. Carried by the following vote, to -wit. Ayes: Morrison, Natividad, Ungab, Zarate. Nays: None. Absent: None. Abstain: Parra. Council Member Parra retumed to the Council Chamber at 6:51 p.m. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION CONSENT CALENDAR ADOPTION OF CONSENT CALENDAR. Item No. 16 (Warrant Register), Item No. 17 (Resolution No. 2007-250). Motion by Parra, seconded by Ungab, to approve the Consent Calendar. Carried by unanimous vote. Book 89 / Page 255 11-06-2007 CONSENT CALENDAR (cont.) WARRANT REGISTER JULY 2007 — JUNE 2008 (202-1-22) 16. Warrant Register for the period of 09-28-07 through 10-18-07 in the amount of $2,133,454.86. (Community Development Commission/Finance) ACTION: Ratified. See above. CONTRACT (C2007-30) 17. Resolution No. 2007-250. RESOLUTION OF THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY AUTHORIZING THE CHAIRMAN TO EXECUTE A SUBORDINATION OF A COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION DEED OF TRUST TO AN EASEMENT BEING GRANTED TO THE SWEETWATER AUTHORITY. (City Attorney) ACTION: Adopted. See above. STAFF REPORTS FIRE DEPT ADMIN (305-1-1) 18. SUBJECT: Fire Report Update (Rod Juniel, Fire Chief) Fire Chief Rod Juniel summarized National City's participation and contribution of Fire Department resources fighting the Witch Creek and Harris Fires in San Diego County. National City Fire strike teams were deployed to both fires for up to 8 days at an estimated cost of $38,000. Additional resources and contingency plans were prepared if needed. There were no injuries or equipment problems and communication systems worked great. Chief Juniel acknowledged the great job done by the City shops and maintenance crew in maintaining fire equipment. POLICE DEPT ADMIN (302-4-1) 19. SUBJECT: Police Report Update (Adolfo Gonzales, Police Chief) Police Chief Gonzales summarized the Police Department contribution to the countywide fire emergency. When the fires began, a sergeant and 4 officers were dispatched to assist in evacuations in North County and that staffing level was maintained during the emergency. The Department Operations Center was activated. Officers were brought in on overtime to maintain normal staffing. MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL Student Representative Marcos Delgadillo invited everyone to the Sweetwater High Homecoming on Friday, November 9th Book 89 / Page 256 11-06-2007 MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL (cont.) Member Natividad requested information be solicited regarding the proposal for electing Trustees for the Sweetwater Union High School District and referred to staff a problem with pay phones in an alley. Member Parra said he was interested in an update on the city-wide traffic plan and requested the matter of Council pay be revisited on the next agenda. Member Zarate reported on an email she received commending Police Chief Adolfo Gonzales. Mayor Morrison thanked everyone for the great job done during the county fire storm emergency and for all the hard work done preparing for National City Week Activities and the State of the City address. ADJOURNMENT ACTION: Motion by Natividad, seconded by Ungab, to adjourn the meeting to the next Regular Meeting of the City Council and Community Development Commission to be held Tuesday November 20, 2007 at 6:00 p.m., Council Chamber, Civic Center. The meeting closed at 7:25 p.m. Ci Clerk / Recor. ng Secretary The foregoing minutes were approved at the Regular Meeting of November 20, 2007. Mayor / CDC Chairman TAPE RECORDINGS OF EACH CITY COUNCIL AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION MEETINGS ARE AVAILABLE FOR SALE IN THE CITY CLERK'S OFFICE.